In part two of our Verite series we discuss truth in documentary filmmaking with returning guest Sophy Romvari. Sophy’s films have increasingly blurred the line between fact and fiction and are often classified as ‘hybrid’ documentaries. What can we learn from this type of fusion cinema? We go deep on the existential questions that inevitably ensue when one claims to be telling a ‘truth’ and explore the various ways different filmmakers have sought to build ideological frameworks for reaching their truths.
In this episode, we discuss:Documentary, the genre: a contract?
‘Hybrid’ documentary and the mix of fact and fiction
Cinema Verite and Direct Cinema: they’re different!
The Ecstatic Truth and Werner Herzog
Errol Morris’ epistemological meat grinder: is truth connected with style?
Kirsten Johnson and Cameraperson
Ethical representation of documentary subjects.
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Additional Resources:Media:
Werner Herzog’s Minnesota Declaration
Commentary 6 - STILL PROCESSING with Sophy Romvari
Commentary 5 - IN DOG YEARS with Sophy Romvari
Commentary 4 - NORMAN NORMAN with Sophy Romvari
Commentary 3 - PUMPKIN MOVIE with Sophy Romvari
Commentary 2 - IT’S HIM with Sophy Romvari
Commentary 1 - NINE BEHIND with Sophy Romvari
1-Year Anniversary Q&A [Featuring Wong Kar-wai and Snyder Cut Hot Takes]
S3E10 - Rescuing The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Benji Heran & Jordan Krug
S3E09 - Adapting Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy with Tim Brayton
S3E08 - Colour Grading with Andrea Chlebak
S3E07 - The Bourne Series and Chaos Cinema
S3E06 - Wes Craven's Meta Horror with Mike Thorn
S3E05 - After Last Season and Outsider Art with Bram Ruiter
S3E04 - Eighth Grade and the Internet with Bronwyn Henderson and Brietta Stewart
S3E02 - Narrative Verite with Whit Stillman
S3E01 - Film Preservation and Home Video with Blake Blasingame
Inter-season Special 2 - Listener Q&A
AMA Announcement - Plus HOT TAKES with Devan
S2E10 - Colour in the Films of Wong Kar-Wai
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